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VK05 OZH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,605 miles

both front brake disc's inner surface pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 111,599 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not located on lower mounting correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake disc's inner surface pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,338 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust clamps corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,299 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf wheel slightly distorted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,707 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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VK05 OZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 OZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK05 OZH registered?

VK05 OZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is VK05 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 OZH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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